Administrator Guide

Preinstallation Setup

Ensure that you assess the following before installing the iDRAC Service Module:

• Dell 12G Server or later.

• Minimum firmware version — iDRAC7 1.50.50 or later.

• Read the installation instructions for the operating system.

• Read the applicable release notes files and the Systems Software Support Matrix.

• Read the Installation Requirements to ensure that the system meets or exceeds the minimum requirement.

• Close all applications running on the system before installing the iDRAC Service Module application.

Installation Requirements

This section describes the general requirements of the iDRAC Service Module and provides information on supported

operating systems and the basic system requirements.

Windows

• Microsoft Windows 2008 x64 SP2, Windows 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 2012, or Windows 2012

R2 operating system.

• Appropriate user privileges.

Linux

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.9, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5, or

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP3 operating system.

NOTE: Prerequisites specific to an operating system are listed as part of the installation procedures.

NOTE: The iDRAC Service Module can be installed using an User Interface. The installer also supports a silent

installation mechanism.

NOTE: R920, R220, and M820 platforms are supported.

Supported Operating Systems

The iDRAC Service Module support is available on the following 64–bit operating system:

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

• Microsoft Windows 2012

• Microsoft Windows 2012 R2

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.9

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5